Introduction:

Learning another language is not easy but there are many benefits of doing so. Well, German is not so difficult. German and English belong to the same family. If you know English you are at a benefit. There are many words that are the same in both languages. If you acquire patience with hard work and dedication then you surely achieve German language proficiency test B2/C1.

Why German?

•         Higher Studies in German-speaking region
•         Immigration
•         Career.
•         It is the most widely spoken native language of Europe.
•         It is one of the most popular foreign languages taught worldwide.
•         It provides you with worldwide job opportunities.
•         It consists of an entire world of literature, music, movie, art, and philosophy.
•         It is the second most commonly used scientific language.

German language certification is required for a wide variety of reasons. You can acquire this certification by giving the test and achieving the proficiency level. On giving the test you are provided with the German certification.  Now, there are many different tests for this.

There are types of certification depending on why you are seeking a German language certification. You can achieve the German language certification by the German proficiency exams.

•  Zertifikat deutsch (ZD)

this test will ascertain your competency in speaking German. This exam is conducted at six centers Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune by Goethe-institut, Goethe-Zentrum. The exams are held 5 to 6 times a year. The fee is between Rs 6,000 to 11,000.

• Goethe-test pro

This is a computer-based online German test that evaluates your listening and reading competence. The results are available immediately.

• TestDaf Exam

If you want to study in a university where the medium of communication is German you will have to pass one of the two German fluency exams- TestDAF or DSH. All German universities recognize the TestDAF and DSH certificates. The certificates you obtain from TestDAF are valid forever. TestDAF assesses the four language skills separately (listening, reading, comprehension, written production, Oral production). It is offered six times a year in around 450 centers in 90 countries worldwide.

• OIF

It handles German tests for different skill levels across Austria and evaluates ability. It refunds up to 50% of the German course fee on successfully completing the A2/A3 test.

• OSD

It is an examination approved by the Austrian federal ministry for foreign affairs, education, science, and cultural affairs. There are 200 test centers in Austria and 200 in other countries. In India, there are two OSD centers in Chandigarh and Bangalore.

• Multibhashi

You can join the online course at Multibhashi. You learn here with German teachers on live webinars or 1 to 1 personal class. On successful completion of the course, you are provided with a course completion certificate.

There are many more online as well as offline tests available that offer certification on completion. These certificates are very much essential for you. So I would recommend giving your best shot.